It is with heavy hearts,Albert Johnson passed away Wed July 12 in Talla, Fla He was my Friend and taught me about the Steel guitar and how not to play it,I will really mmiss Him Rest in Peace Albert Daniel Johnson[/li

Jack Stoner

From:Inverness, Fl

Posted 13 Jul 2017 7:51 am

Sorry to hear that. I met him once when he came to one of our Florida Steel Guitar Club jams several years ago.

What very sad news, Joe. Albert and Leon Roberts (who just passed away 6 weeks ago) teamed up to do some beautiful steel repair and restoration work. The "Tallahassee Team" is back together again...may they both rest in peace.

Peter Freiberger

From:California, USA

Posted 13 Jul 2017 8:23 am

Condolences to his family. He did meticulous work and had some very good ideas for P/P's

Danny Bates

From:Fresno, CA. USA

Posted 13 Jul 2017 4:51 pm

Great guy. Superb Push/Pull mechanic. RIP

Willis Vanderberg

From:Petoskey Mi

Posted 14 Jul 2017 1:22 am

Albert was a good friend to me and many others. He rebuilt two of my Emmons p/p guitars. A fine craftsman and willing to share his knowledge and expertise . We will miss you Albert, go rest high on that mountain. .......Old Bud

Skip Edwards

From:LA,CA

Posted 14 Jul 2017 6:48 am

I never met Albert, but I know his work. He set up my p/p right before I bought it.
Another expert has left us.
My condolences to his family and friends.

Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg?

Mickey Adams

From:Bandera Texas

Posted 15 Aug 2017 1:55 am

Last time I was in Tallahassee, I called him, and his wife brought him over to the bus to hang out for a few hours...He was a peach of a human being, and he loved the steel guitar...RIP Albert my friend.._________________ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
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Jack Dougherty

From:Spring Hill, Florida, USA

Posted 29 Aug 2017 4:47 pm

Had no idea....this is sad news....a gentleman on many levels.. _________________There is no such thing as too many steels!! Zum D10 8/9 /80 Emmons P/P 8/7 Strings....whatever I have.....Picks..mixed...Bars...one of four..but I like the Bullet Bar
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Terry Wood

From:Marshfield, MO

Posted 3 Sep 2017 6:42 am

Sorry to hear this news! I met Albert Johnson many years ago while I was on tour with a Nashville Road Band. We were playing in Tallahassee and he and another friend came in the club that I was playing in. I remember them being friendly and of course we talked alot of Steel Guitar. Also, I remember them introducing me to another Steel Guitarist that lived in that area. That player's name was Y.J. Alan who was a fine steel guitarist. However, what I remember most was our discussions of Doug Jernigan. Doug was a early hero of mine and they knew him during his early years. All were Great Guys! Prayers for Albert's Family and many Friends!